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Armed Suspect Arrested After Barricade Incident in Venice

Tense standoff on Rose Avenue ends without shots fired as police take man into custody

Over 300 Animals Seized in Massive L.A. County Rescue Operation

Animal rescue group claims some dogs were injured during the seizure by authorities

LA County Cracks Down on Reckless E-Bike Riders

Traffic unit targets unsafe behavior in Agoura Hills, Calabasas and Westlake Village

Former LAPD Commander Wins $5.7 Million in Discrimination Lawsuit

Nicole Mehringer claimed she was held to a different standard than male colleagues over an alcohol-related incident.

Santa Monica Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspect Using High-Tech System

Real-time crime analysis system helps apprehend suspect after 7-Eleven incident.

Law Enforcement to Boost DUI Patrols on St. Patrick's Day

Extra officers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers across Los Angeles and Orange counties

Former CHP Officer Charged with Murder in Deadly L.A. Freeway Crash

Prosecutors say the officer was driving over 130 mph and failed to render aid, leading to a second fatal collision.

Help Sought For Missing Teenage Sisters

Tiana Nicole Giles, 15, and Tailor Rose Gutierez, 12, were last seen together in South Los Angeles.

FBI Launches Billboards to Raise Awareness in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Ex-FBI agent raises concerns about the campaign's 'shotgun approach'

LAPD Announces DUI Checkpoints in West L.A. This Weekend

Police plan checkpoints Friday and Sunday as part of an effort to curb impaired driving.

Police Respond to Swatting Incidents at Disneyland and Other LA-Area Locations

Hoax calls prompt police response at theme park, mall, and home

Hoax Call Prompts Lockdown at Arcadia Mall

Police determined the threat was unfounded after a search of the property.

Reward Increased in Search for Fugitive Accused of 2019 Murder

Los Angeles police and FBI seek public's help in locating Omar Alexander Cardenas, who allegedly shot and killed Jabali Dumas in Sylmar.

FBI Offers $1M Reward for 'Top Ten Most Wanted' California Murder Suspect

Authorities are searching for Omar Alexander Cardenas, accused of a fatal 2019 shooting at a Sylmar mall.

FBI Boosts Reward to $1M for 'Top 10' Fugitive

Authorities say Omar Alexander Cardenas is wanted for a 2019 gang-related murder in Los Angeles.

Former Whittier Officer Pleads Guilty in Shooting of Unarmed Man

Salvador Murillo must give up his police officer certification in California after shooting incident left victim paralyzed.

Overturned Cement Truck Causes Hours-Long Freeway Closure in Boyle Heights

The truck crashed and dangled off an overpass, spilling concrete onto the road below.

LAPD Fatally Shoots Robbery Suspect at 7-Eleven

Woman with 'apparent firearm' killed after officers respond to reported robbery in South LA

Mexican National Dies in ICE Custody in California

The 48-year-old man is the ninth detainee to die in ICE custody this year.

LAPD's Flock Safety Relationship Under Scrutiny

Police oversight body demands details on data storage and sharing with federal authorities.

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